Altair (Towboat, 1926-1943)

Summary

• BOAT DESCRIPTION: Sternwheel
• BOAT TYPE: Towboat
• BUILT: 1926 in Wabasha, Minnesota
• FINAL DISPOSITION: Sank and dismantled at Seneca, Illinois in 1943
• OWNERS: W.G. Peter, 1926; U.S. Engineering Department; Federal Barge Line, 1930; John I. Hay Company, 1931
• OFFICERS & CREW: Captain Roy Wethern (master, 1930); Captain Thomas P. Craig; Captain Roy A. Miller
• RIVERS: Mississippi River; Illinois River
• OTHER INFORMATION: Ways - T0119; after dam broke in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Minnesota area, Altair was based on the upper Mississippi River
• PHOTO DESCRIPTION: Unknown Florida dredge being towed by Altair; small run-about also in photo